Tracksmith's Debut Collection is Retro Running Gear Done Right
Tracksmith is creating running gear inspired by collegiate track in the 1800s, but with all the tech of modern sportswear.
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Cue the theme from Chariots of Fire, Tracksmith has entered the ring of sportswear and running gear. With a unique spin that fuses classic Ivy League aesthetics with modern athletic technology, it doesn't look like they'll be slowing down anytime soon.
Started by former Yale track athlete Matt Taylor and Rapha Cycling co-founder Luke Sheybeler, Tracksmith aims to take cues from "the world's oldest sport," focusing specifically on collegiate, Ivy League sportswear from the 1800s. Perhaps it's the brand's Massachusetts roots that inspire the retro look, but don't be fooled by appearances: this gear may look old-fashioned, but it's built for the modern day runner.
The Van Cortlandt tank has a small rabbit on the chest (the brand's logo) and features a traditional diagonal stripe that's inspired by Cornell's running team in the 1800s, but the tank is constructed out of "2:09 mesh," a lightweight mesh that the label discovered in Switzerland. The Longfellow short is built with horn buttons on the fly, a rear zip pocket, and is water-resistant with a tailored cut. This blend of traditional and modern is incorporated in every piece of the collection.
No matter what you're into, Tracksmith's entire collection is meant to look classic, clean, and comfortable whether you're on or off the track. While many are trying to look more modern and futuristic in the sportswear market, Tracksmith is running in the opposite direction.
Tracksmith is definitely a name on the come up, so head to the label's shop before you get lapped by everyone else.
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[via Tracksmith]